Castle Rock, CO Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Mandatory recycling
- None (voluntary)
- Town program
- Not provided
- Recycling center
- 701 Prairie Hawk Drive
- Center hours
- Sat. 10 a.m.–noon
- Electronics
- Free recycling drop-off
Summary
Castle Rock does not mandate curbside recycling or run its own program. Residents recycle through their private hauler, drop electronics for free recycling, and use the Douglas County A-to-Z Recycle Guide. A community recycling center operates Saturday mornings at 701 Prairie Hawk Drive.
The Town does not provide trash removal or recycling services.
Full Breakdown
Recycling in Castle Rock is voluntary and market-based; the Town states it "does not provide trash removal or recycling services." Residents who want single-stream recycling arrange it with a private hauler, and HOA collection often bundles it. A community recycling center operates from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday at 701 Prairie Hawk Drive. Electronics and computers can be recycled for free through partner drop-offs, and Douglas County's A-to-Z Recycle Guide covers other materials. Christmas trees are recycled at several Town locations each January. There is no ordinance requiring residents to separate recyclables.
Violations & Fines
No penalty applies to not recycling; the Town encourages diversion but does not mandate it by ordinance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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